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Published on Aug 6, 2024

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Dr. Dulce Maria Ruelas
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College and Nursing and Health Care Professions

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Approved by the dean of the College of Nursing and Healthcare Professions on July 22, 2024.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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